A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of Ruby Garland Tipton and the late Garrett Tipton.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Griffith; son, Dean Griffith; sister, Evelyn Garland; brother, Wade Tipton; brother-in-law, John Garland; sister-in-law, Jane Tipton and niece, Benita Maney.
Edna loved her family, being outdoors, and visiting at the Senior Citizen Center. She was a knowledgeable, caring, and a hardworking lady.
Surviving in addition to her mother, Ruby Garland Tipton, is her son, Rodney Griffith; brother, Wayne Tipton; sister, Elaine Laws (Dale); sister-in-law, Davenia Tipton, all of Red Hill and granddaughter, Olivia Griffith of Spruce Pine. Numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins also survive.
Graveside services will be held at Ridgeview Cemetery. Speaker Kevin Tipton will officiate.
Source Citation: Yancey Funeral Home
A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of Ruby Garland Tipton and the late Garrett Tipton.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Griffith; son, Dean Griffith; sister, Evelyn Garland; brother, Wade Tipton; brother-in-law, John Garland; sister-in-law, Jane Tipton and niece, Benita Maney.
Edna loved her family, being outdoors, and visiting at the Senior Citizen Center. She was a knowledgeable, caring, and a hardworking lady.
Surviving in addition to her mother, Ruby Garland Tipton, is her son, Rodney Griffith; brother, Wayne Tipton; sister, Elaine Laws (Dale); sister-in-law, Davenia Tipton, all of Red Hill and granddaughter, Olivia Griffith of Spruce Pine. Numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins also survive.
Graveside services will be held at Ridgeview Cemetery. Speaker Kevin Tipton will officiate.
Source Citation: Yancey Funeral Home
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